I agree with the proposed list and these non-native invasive plant species most definitely need to be added to the state's Noxious Weeds list.

As a volunteer with invasive species removal efforts in Fairfax, Arlington, and Greene counties over the last few years, I can attest to the overwhelming situation in which we as Virginia residents find ourselves. This is a drain on so many of the state's resources — human, financial, and otherwise. 

Please also consider adding to this list the plants below which make up a huge percentage of volunteer removal hours to protect our parks and wild spaces:

- English ivy
- Japanese stiltgrass
- Multiflora rose
- Wineberry
- Japanese and Chinese wisteria
- Callery pear
- Chinese privet
- Spotted knapweed
- Chinese lespedeza
- Wintercreeper
- Vinca minor
- Burning bush

Thank you for moving this important effort forward. Our natural resources, human health, and state economy will benefit from it.